Preposition: with

• complaint: Find out more about how we deal with complaints.

• issue: They should deal fully with each issue on which the decision will turn.

• matter: Terms of Reference: To deal with any matter which will not admit of delay.

• inquiry: Our aim is to deal with enquiries, whenever possible, within twenty-four working hours of receipt.

• situation: We've been there for each other to deal with the situation.

Adjective modifier

• great: However, a great deal has stayed in the gulf region.

• good: To get a good deal on no credit check loans a borrower must search for the right offers.

• fair: We will give farmers a fairer deal in the market place.

• big: Carl La Fong Says: June 15th, 2006 at 10:55 am Big deal.

• cheap: However, beware of the really cheap deals, as some lenders won't offer to pay your transfer fees.

• two-year: Left-back Clapham, 30, has signed a two-year deal at Molineux after being released by Birmingham City at the end of last season.

Converse of object

• negotiate: Partner Edmund Probert and Solicitors Silas Brown and Philip Wolfgang negotiated the deal and provided legal advice.

• sign: Martin signs Microsoft ad deal Demetri Martin has signed a deal to star in Microsoft's new marketing campaign.

• strike: We struck a deal and I did become his promoter.

• spend: Our readers are dedicated SF and fantasy fans, and spend a great deal of money on their interest.

• agree: Once they have agreed a deal with the vendors, only then will they decide on the management's equity stake.

Noun used with modifier

• sponsorship: The blow will be even harder following the collapsed ITV Digital sponsorship deal with the Nationwide league.

• mortgage: This should only be payable if you are applying for a special mortgage deal, like a fixed or capped rate mortgage.